KPN announces new brand identity

09/12/2018

KPN Health, an Associate Member of the DFW Hospital Council, announced in September it’s rebranding from KPN Health to KPN, including a new logo and website. KPN’s new logo is designed to emphasize to ACOs, healthcare associations, hospitals and provider networks, KPN’s new Knowledge.Performance.Now. focus. Through its advisory services, KPN can serve as a “Trusted Advisor” to assist clients anticipate … Read More

Summer Interlocutor is now available

08/30/2018

The summer edition of the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council’s Interlocutor is now available. Click on the graphic below to read the latest on DFWHC’s upcoming 70th Annual Awards Luncheon and a column by Steve Love on the rising uninsured rates in Texas. You will also find guest articles on the DFW Intimate Partner Violence Coalition, “Decreasing Wait Times in the … Read More

EHN to host “Changes at CMS” on August 22

08/17/2018

The Executive Healthcare Network (EHN) of DFW will host the morning session “Transformational Changes at CMS” on Wednesday, August 22 from 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. at the BravoTech Offices in Dallas. Dr. David Nilasena, chief medical officer of CMS Region 6, will serve as the keynote speaker. EHN is a free networking group for health industry executives and professionals … Read More

ACHE to host breakfast with Charles Gressle

08/01/2018

The North Texas Chapter of American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) will be hosting “Breakfast with the CEO – Charles Gressle” on Thursday, August 16 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at Medical City Plano. Gressle, the CEO of Medical City Plano and Medical City Frisco, in addition to the Chair-Elect at the DFW Hospital Council, has more than 25 … Read More

Love to speak at TSCPA Conference in San Antonio

07/11/2018

DFW Hospital Council President/CEO W. Stephen Love will serve as a speaker during the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA) annual Advanced Health Care Conference, July 22-24 at the Hyatt Regency San Antonio. Love’s presentation, titled “Healthcare Trends,” will open the day on July 23 at 7:30 a.m. The TSCPA Conference will include more than 15 educational sessions and … Read More

Modern Healthcare to host Austin Summit, June 7-8

04/10/2018

Modern Healthcare will host its Healthcare Transformation Summit, June 7-8 at the Hilton Austin in Austin, Texas. Considered one of Modern Healthcare’s most important events of the year, it is being presented in conjunction with the Austin Healthcare Council. More than 500 providers, payers, suppliers and investors are expected to participate. The theme is “Achieving Next Generation Healthcare Transformation Through … Read More

DFWHC announces its Year-Round Sponsors for 2018

03/08/2018

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) is proud to announce Hall Render and CampbellWilson, LLP will return as its Year-Round Sponsors for 2018. The designation allows the two companies to be the top sponsors at all major DFWHC events including its 22nd Annual Employee of the Year Luncheon on April 25 and the 70th Annual Awards Luncheon on October 17. “The … Read More

Love to speak during March 6 “Spotlight Series”

03/01/2018

The Pearson Partners International quarterly “Spotlight Series Breakfast” will take place next Tuesday, March 6 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on the 17th floor of the Park City Club in Dallas. Titled “Healthcare Challenges: The Personal and Professional Impact,” the event will detail failed attempts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act and how this could impact the … Read More

Honor Home Care – Managing home recovery and readmissions

02/23/2018

The DFW Hospital Council is posting blogs submitted by our Associate Members. The following was provided by Honor Home Care. For guidelines, please contact Chris Wilson at chrisw@dfwhc.org. Non-Medical Home Care Alice arrived in the emergency room today by ambulance after fainting just four days post-discharge. The emergency room staff recommended readmission as she was dehydrated, very weak and disoriented. … Read More

DFWHC/Accenture Jan. 25 webinar now available online

02/01/2018

The DFW Hospital Council webinar “Digital Health Technology Trends” held in coordination with Accenture on January 25 is now available online. More than 150 attendees dialed up the event, with Dr. Kaveh Safavi, a senior managing director and head of global health practice at Accenture, serving as speaker. Dr. Safavi’s presentation covered artificial intelligence in healthcare, ecosystem power plays, the … Read More